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“sorry for your loss. worked with Herold at International engineering,good guy.
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1 of 7 | Posted by: Kevin Hubert - Huntertown, IN

“Kerry& Carol, I'm so sorry to hear this. I thought Saturday was unusual for Jerry to not be @ Darrol's b-day celebration. May God be with you.
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2 of 7 | Posted by: Richard & Marlene Zeigler - Berne, IN

“Dear aunt Robbin,Herold was a great man.He loved everything & everyone. He had a heart of gold he would do anything for anybody. Herold was an...Read More »
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3 of 7 | Posted by: Brittany Zent - Fort Wayne, IN

“Gerald & Carol - So very sorry to here of Herald passing. Never had bad things to say about him. Just know you're in my thoughts and prayers
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4 of 7 | Posted by: Wilma Cox Bradas - St. Joseph, MI

“Gerald, So Sorry to hear of Heralds passing. I am Cindy Schanlaub, lived next door to you on Sherman.
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5 of 7 | Posted by: Cynthia Krouse - Fort Wayne, IN

“a great man he was indeed...I will not forget him...
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6 of 7 | Posted by: marilyn imel imel - indianapolis, IN

“Herold was a very kind soul and is not in any pain anymore. Rest a sure he is safe in our heavenly father's arms. Love and Prayers . Jim & Sue Ryder
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7 of 7 | Posted by: Susan Ryder - Bluffton, IN

HeroldA. Tonak, age 67, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Tonak was born on January 5, 1951 in Minnesota to Calvin and Lois (Strahm) Tonak. He graduated from Northside High School. He served his country honorably during the Vietnam War with the United States Navy. Herold worked as a mechanic for Navastar for over 30 years before retiring. On June 21, 2002 he married Robbin Zent in Fort Wayne. He loved fishing. He enjoyed going to the Baer Field Motorsports Field and watching NASCAR. Herold was friendly and outgoing and loved to help people. Survivors include his wife, Robbin Tonak, daughter, Amanda (Christopher) Smithson, and brother, Gerold (Carol) Tonak and his neices. Herold was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sharon Tonak. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 10am. Burial will take place at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be directed to Visiting Nurse Hospice and Allen County SPCA. To sign the online guest book, visit www.domccombandsons.com

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sorry for your loss. worked with Herold at International engineering,good guy.

Posted by: Kevin Hubert - Huntertown, IN Oct 27, 2018

Kerry& Carol, I'm so sorry to hear this. I thought Saturday was unusual for Jerry to not be @ Darrol's b-day celebration. May God be with you.

Posted by: Richard & Marlene Zeigler - Berne, IN Oct 23, 2018

Dear aunt Robbin,Herold was a great man.He loved everything & everyone. He had a heart of gold he would do anything for anybody. Herold was an amazing husband,father,son,uncle,cousin, grandfather,a friend. Just know I'm here for you Robbin & your family & friends.R.I.P. Uncle Herold aka trouble.We all love you & miss you.Your in a better place now heaven has u now.❤❤ Now your up there with my Mom n uncle Dale.- love your niece Brittany Zent

Posted by: Brittany Zent - Fort Wayne, IN - Family Oct 23, 2018

Gerald & Carol - So very sorry to here of Herald passing. Never had bad things to say about him. Just know you're in my thoughts and prayers

Posted by: Wilma Cox Bradas - St. Joseph, MI Oct 23, 2018

Gerald, So Sorry to hear of Heralds passing. I am Cindy Schanlaub, lived next door to you on Sherman.

Posted by: Cynthia Krouse - Fort Wayne, IN Oct 22, 2018

a great man he was indeed...I will not forget him...

Posted by: marilyn imel imel - indianapolis, IN Oct 22, 2018

Herold was a very kind soul and is not in any pain anymore. Rest a sure he is safe in our heavenly father's arms. Love and Prayers . Jim & Sue Ryder

Posted by: Susan Ryder - Bluffton, IN Oct 22, 2018

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